Paneer Shawarma is a vegetarian adaptation of the classic shawarma, where paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) is marinated in a spiced yogurt mix, then pan-fried or grilled, and wrapped in a flatbread with yogurt sauce, tahini sauce, toum (garlic sauce), or hummus plus veggies and pickles. This Paneer Sh
Beguni is a traditional Bengali fritter made with thin slices of eggplant dipped in a lightly spiced gram flour batter and deep fried. The coating turns crisp while the eggplant stays soft. Kalonji adds sharp notes and mustard oil gives authentic flavor. It is best served hot as a tea time snack.
Grilled vegetarian kebabs made using soya and vegetables like potatoes and peas. These make a great starter or a snack.
These flaky baked vegetable puffs make for a great party snack. They are made with a filling of spiced mixed vegetables and store-bought puff pastry sheets.
Cutlet recipe - Veg cutlet is a quick tea time Indian snack recipe made with mix vegetables like potatoes, peas, beans and carrots. Serve vegetable cutlet as a tea time snack or appetizer with some green chutney or any dip.
Tirupati vada are deep fried fritters made with whole urad dal, black pepper, cumin and salt. These are a popular naivedyam dish offered in Tirumala, the temple of Hindu God Venkateshwara.
Thattu vadai or Thattai are crisp fried rice crackers from Tamil Nadu cuisine. These are eaten as a snack with tea and is mostly made during festivals like Diwali & Krishna Jayanthi.
Aloo tikka is a popular Indian restaurant appetizer made with baby potatoes, spices, herbs and yogurt. Serve it as a party snack or an appetizer with mint chutney.
Sundal is a South Indian dish made with legumes, coconut, tempering spices & curry leaves. Various whole lentils or legumes like chickpeas, horse gram, red kidney beans, mung beans etc can be used. Serve this as a side or as a snack. It is also offered to the Hindu deities during pooja.
Soya Burger made with pan fried crisp soya cutlet patties, veggies, & green chutney. These are vegan and the patties can also be grilled.
Shankarpali also known as sweet diamond cuts are a crispy deep fried sweet snack made during festivals.
Sev also known as omapodi or karapusa is a crunchy snack made with gram flour. It is eaten as a tea time snack & can also be topped over chaat snacks as garnishing.